The Business Technology program prepares people for jobs in today's computerized business
environments. Students gain technological sophistication through hands-on computer
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Following are course descriptions. Check the Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 101
Beginning Keyboarding (5)
Introduces the keyboard and operational parts of the personal computer. Special attention is given to correct techniques and beginning formatting of memorandums, letters, and reports. Previously BUSTC 100. Student option grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 102
Speed Keyboarding 1 (5)
Speed, accuracy, and technique drills on a personal computer. Designed for students who are keyboarding at various speeds. Prerequisite: BUSTC 101 or equivalent and 20 wpm keyboarding by touch. Student option grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 112
Filing (2)
Filing is the organization and storage of business correspondence. Through a series of instruction and exercises, students apply the fundamental rules of filing. Student option grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 115
Fundamentals of Business Communications (5)
Write business correspondence, a resume, and cover letter using Standard English. Review of vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and current formats of business correspondence. Research topics using web technology and standard references to prepare presentation. Previously BUSTC 152. Prerequisites: Placement in ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or ESL 098 with a 2.0 or better. Recommended: Microsoft Word and Internet experience. Mandatory decimal grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 214
Filing (2)
Filing is the organization and storage of business correspondence. Through a series of instruction and exercises, students apply the fundamental rules of filing. Student option grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 215
Professional Communications (5)
Learn writing strategies to produce a variety of professional communications such as business letters, memos, e-mail, and a short report. Learn to use the Internet and Shoreline library databases to research business topics and present information. Previously BUSTC 252. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 or successful completion of ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or BUSTC 115 with a 2.0 or better. Mandatory decimal grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 270
Office Procedures (5)
Capstone course for Business Technology majors or others who want to learn about the role of the administrative assistant and current technologies. Prerequisite: Completion of BUSTC 128 Word Level I or equivalent or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 291
Special Topics in Business Technology (1)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology. Previously BUSTC 281.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 292
Special Topics in Business Technology (2)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology. Previously BUSTC 282.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 293
Special Topics in Business Technology (3)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology. Previously BUSTC 283.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 294
Special Topics in Business Technology (4)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology. Previously BUSTC 284.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 295
Special Topics in Business Technology (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology. Previously BUSTC 285.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 297
Individual Project in Business Technology (1)
Individual project in a specific area of Business Technology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 298
Individual Project in Business Technology (2)
Individual project in a specific area of Business Technology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students'educational and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 299
Individual Project in Business Technology (3)
Individual project in a specific area of Business Technology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students'educational and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.